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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash in week 11, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? That's the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had won seven in a row against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over half their 161.5-yard season average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that Miami converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the jury's out on whether this is the start of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three eight and two teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the best?

One could find flaws in New England, Denver and Indianapolis actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

Their two defeats came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns credit for bravery after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to steer his side to success

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year running back Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

While you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There is a long way to travel but the door is open for a shock number one position in the AFC

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Week 11 Showdown

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up forty points to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly among the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year to date

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards